TOEFL Vocabulary

To drive or push something forward with force

A long journey especially by sea; to travel on such a journey

To make an exact copy of; to repeat an experiment

To twist out of shape; to misrepresent the truth

A bowl-shaped tool for scooping; to lift or gather; an exclusive news story

Moving very quickly; rapid; a fast-flying bird

Progress or development; promotion to a higher position

To reverse an action; to unfasten; to ruin

The stem of a plant; to follow someone stealthily or obsessively

To frighten or threaten someone into doing something

A deadly epidemic disease; a widespread calamity; to persistently harass or trouble

Delicate patterned fabric; a fastening cord; to tie with laces

To discourage or prevent someone from doing something

To become invalid or come to an end; to die

A sudden large-scale disaster causing great suffering

Next to or very near something; neighboring

Untidy, dirty, or difficult to deal with

Not able to be predicted; changeable without warning

An organism in its earliest stages of development after fertilization

To happen at the same time; to correspond or agree

Serving to beautify rather than for practical use

Harsh or bare in appearance; complete and absolute

Producing large profits; highly profitable

To go beyond limits; to surpass in quality or achievement

Not affected or harmed by something; opposing or withstanding something

A guard or companion who accompanies someone; to accompany and protect

A compartment for an animal; a market stall; to delay or stop progress

To draw out or provoke a response or information from someone

A powerful attraction or captivating interest

A formal agreement or treaty between parties

A person who competes, especially one with a real chance of winning

To compel by duty; to do someone a favour

To break or arrest; a sculpture of head and shoulders; bankrupt

To mean or represent; to indicate or make known

The respect and admiration based on reputation or achievement

To support or strengthen; a long cylindrical pillow

Height above sea level; the act of raising to a higher position or rank

Relating to language or linguistics

To scatter liquid in drops; the sound or result of liquid splashing

Full of energy and life; bright; resonant

The ability to feel or perceive; refined emotional or aesthetic awareness

A painted stage curtain; the background setting of an event

A person who works to bring about social or political reform

A discoloured mark on a surface; to leave such a mark; a blemish on reputation

About to happen very soon

To thwart or defeat; a thin sheet of metal; a contrasting person or thing

To reveal or make public for the first time

To strike hands together in applause; the sound of clapping